Authorities, CAMIMEX Align After Miners Kidnapping

Widespread protests have erupted across Durango, Chihuahua, Sonora, Hidalgo, and San Luis Potosi, with the mining sector demanding immediate justice and better security conditions. These demonstrations follow the abduction of ten Vizsla Silver employees in Sinaloa. In other news, the federal government announced it recovered 1,126 mining concessions totaling 889,512ha of land. According to authorities, the recovery aims to prevent speculation and protect natural protected areas (ANPs). 

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Nationwide Protests Follow Miner Abductions

Miners held demonstrations on Feb. 14 in Durango, Chihuahua, Sonora, Hidalgo, and San Luis Potosi to demand justice and improved security after ten workers were kidnapped in Concordia, Sinaloa. The protests reflect growing concern over organized crime targeting the mining sector and broader vulnerabilities faced by workers in regions with high criminal activity.

Defiance Silver Secures Victoria Access Amid Mexico Mining Push

Defiance Silver has secured a five-year surface access agreement for the Victoria target within its Green Earth Project in Sonora. The agreement grants the company the right to conduct surface exploration, drilling, and engineering studies across the approximately 6,800ha project area, which offers year-round access, established infrastructure, and proximity to skilled labor.

Automotion With Purpose: Resilience in Critical Environments

Jose Simon, VPGM Industrial Automation and Process Automation LATAM, Honeywell, notes that in demanding sectors like mining and energy, competitive advantage now lies in operational resilience and intelligent automation. Faced with a perfect storm of aging assets and talent shortages, operators must bridge the IT/OT gap to transform industrial data into real-time decisions.

Trump Weighs Scaling Back Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

President Donald Trump plans to scale back some tariffs on steel and aluminum products, according to a report by the Financial Times citing people familiar with the matter. Senior officials at the Commerce Department and the Office of the US Trade Representative believe the tariffs are raising costs for consumers, including everyday goods such as pie tins and food and beverage cans, the report said. 

Agnico Eagle’s Reserve Grows Supported by Exploration, Prices

Agnico Eagle Mines reported record gold reserves and continued resource growth in its year-end 2025 update, supported by strong exploration performance and favorable gold prices. The company increased its global mineral reserves while advancing key projects and maintaining steady investment in exploration, with Mexico remaining part of its strategy.

Security Cabinet Meets With CAMIMEX 

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that the Security Cabinet met with CAMIMEX to strengthen coordination. She explained that the industry requested a direct communication channel with federal authorities to address potential security risks, such as extortion.

Minaurum Silver Posts 55.2Moz AgEq IMR at Alamos Project

Minaurum Silver announced the completion of an initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (IMR) for its Alamos silver project in Sonora. The company considers that the estimate represents a major milestone as it establishes Alamos as a high-grade silver district with a rare combination of grade and width.

Federal Government Recovers 889,512ha in Mining Concessions

The federal government has recovered 1,126 mining concessions totaling 889,512ha of land. According to federal authorities, most of the recovered land was owned by private individuals, who were allegedly speculating with the land and were not carrying out any exploration or exploitation activity.